Help a Dad Recover from Tool Loss

Helping a Single Father & Carpenter Rebuild After Christmas Day Tool Theft

As a professional carpenter and single father, I experienced a devastating loss when my entire collection of power tools was stolen from my workshop on Christmas Day 2024. This theft, occurring during what should have been a joyful holiday with my daughter, represents a loss of approximately $12,000 in essential equipment. These tools weren't just items in my workshop - they were the core of my livelihood and my means of providing for my daughter. After years of building this collection, this holiday season theft hasn't just taken my tools - it's taken away my ability to work and support my family.

About Me and My Work

For the past 20 years, I've dedicated my career to preserving and restoring historic New England homes, from modest fishing bungalows to grand mill buildings. Each project is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to safeguard our community's architectural heritage. I use period-correct methods and techniques to ensure these historic structures maintain their integrity and beauty for future generations.

These buildings aren't just structures to me - they're our collective history, telling stories of New England's past through every beam, board, and architectural detail. My work allows me to be creative while providing a vital service: keeping our regional architectural heritage alive and well-maintained for future generations to appreciate and enjoy.

What Was Taken

Professional-grade carpentry power tools

Specialized woodworking equipment

All associated accessories and attachments

Years of accumulated precision tools

Total estimated value: $12,000

Location: Stolen from my workshop during Christmas 2024

Why I Need Help

The Christmas Day theft of these tools represents more than just a monetary loss - it's directly impacting my ability to provide for my daughter. As a carpenter, my tools are my livelihood. Without them, I'm unable to:

Complete current carpentry projects for clients

Accept new woodworking jobs

Generate the income needed to support my family

Maintain the stable income my daughter depends on

How Your Donation Helps

Every contribution, regardless of size, helps me rebuild my carpentry tool collection and return to providing for my family. Your donation will go directly toward replacing:

Essential power tools needed for daily carpentry work

Critical woodworking equipment

Specialized carpentry tools and accessories

Basic hand tools to restart operations

My Promise

I pledge to:

Purchase replacement tools as efficiently as possible

Document the rebuilding of my carpentry business

Return to serving my community's woodworking needs

Pay this kindness forward when I'm back on my feet

As a father, asking for help isn't easy, but my daughter depends on my ability to work. Starting the new year with this setback has been challenging, but I'm determined to rebuild. Any amount you can contribute helps me get closer to rebuilding my professional life and maintaining stability for my family. Thank you for taking the time to read my story and consider helping.

Goal: $12,000